Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (€3.61) | €5.42 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (€0.80) | €1.03 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.33 (€2.74) | €3.86 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 (€2.75) | €2.79 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (€4.12) | €4.87 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (€2.55) | €2.29 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (€0.88) | €1.65 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (€2.66) | €1.56 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.63) | €2.04 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.08 (€1.71) | €1.34 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,036 (€1,677) | €795 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,507 (€1,241) | €612 | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (€152) | €138 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (€1,245) | €557 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,164 (€959) | €431 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 (€109) | €123 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€55) | €36 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | $402 (€331) | €440 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€82) | €109 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €81 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €41 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€80) | €97 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,280 (€18,350) | €23,679 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.43 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€68) | €36 | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (€27) | €18 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€18) | €13 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€83) | €27 | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $15 (€12) | €5.06 | + 139% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€2.88) | €3.12 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.43) | €3.14 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.32 (€4.39) | €1.93 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (€1.87) | €2.33 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€19) | €16 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €33 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €16 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€138) | €73 | + 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€54) | €63 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.39) | €2.42 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (€4.31) | €2.71 | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€355) | €466 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,061 ($3,717) in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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